Software Engineer, IT Software Engineers

Ascensus; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascensus is a leading technology and service platform powering savings plans across America. A Software Engineer role involves building high‑quality software with modern practices, working in a Scrum team to deliver solutions aligned with architecture and standards.

The position emphasizes a rapid development and deployment pipeline, automation, and releasing software. Candidates should have strong OO design, problem‑solving skills, and experience with .NET/Java ecosystems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing software & systems for small to medium business environments.
• Proficient in one or more languages such as C#, Java, JavaScript, MS-SQL Server or Sybase.
• At least 3+ years hands‑on experience with one of the programming languages (e.g. C# and Java).
• Good experience with the Microsoft technology stack.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Good understanding of design principles (patterns, cohesion/coupling, S.O.L.I.D.).
• Strong knowledge of object‑oriented design, data structures and algorithms.
• Familiarity with Services Oriented Architecture and RESTful services development.
• Experience with writing clean and maintainable code using engineering best practices (unit testing, continuous integration and deployment, automation, design patterns, refactoring etc.).
• Experience working with other developers, quality engineers, ops engineers and support engineers to ensure smooth deployment and continual operation.
• Passion for developing good software.
• Experience participating in design discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity or experience with Agile engineering practices (test driven development, continuous integration and pair programming, etc.).
• Working experience with Python, C/C++, MySQL, Apache, Ngnix, Redis, JavaScript, jQuery, Knockout.js
• Experience in open source development
• Understanding of web technologies (HTTP, Apache, HTTP Proxies)
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
• Experience with working with legacy code

Responsibilities

• Protect, secure, and properly handle confidential data to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
• Embody Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always in daily actions.
• Analyze, implement, test, document and maintain new and current software applications with minimal oversight.
• Assist in estimating and planning throughout the software development life cycle.
• Support people and process improvement strategies for the organization.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills

C#

Java

JavaScript

MS-SQL Server

Sybase

Object-oriented design

SOA/REST

Unit testing

CI/CD

Python

C/C++

Web technologies

Tools

MS-SQL Server

Sybase

Apache

Nginx

Redis

JavaScript

jQuery

Knockout.js

Job description

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.

Section 1: Position Summary

As a Software Engineer at Ascensus, you will be working in a high-energy team, writing beautiful code by using the best engineering practices in the industry today (e.g. unit testing, source control, continuous integration, automation, design patterns). Passion for all aspects of software development is critical. We are building teams that are empowered to solve the business needs by having a rapid development and deployment pipeline with a focus on automation and releasing software.

As a Scrum team member, you will be responsible for delivering solutions that adhere to the software architecture strategy, coding standards, and established organizational policies and procedures.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
• Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
• Analyze, implement, test, document and maintain new and current software applications with minimal oversight in support of achieving the business goals.
• Assist in estimating and planning throughout the software development life cycle.
• Support people and process improvement strategies for the organization.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned.

Supervision

N/A

Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• 3+ years of experience developing software & systems for small to medium business environments
• Working experience in one or more programming languages, technologies and software platforms, such as C#, Java, JavaScript, MS-SQL Server, Sybase.
• At least 3+ year’s hands‑on experience with one of the programming languages (e.g. C# and Java)
• Good experience with the Microsoft technology stack
• Strong problem solving skills
• Good understanding of design principles (patterns, cohesion/coupling, S.O.L.I.D.)
• Strong knowledge of object‑oriented design, data structures and algorithms
• Familiarity with Services Oriented Architecture and RESTful services development
• Good experience with writing clean and maintainable code using engineering best practices (unit testing, continuous integration and deployment, automation, design patterns, refactoring etc.)
• Experience working with other developers, quality engineers (QE), ops engineers and support engineers to ensure smooth deployment and continual operation
• Passion for developing good software
• Experience participating in design discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity or experience with Agile engineering practices (test driven development, continuous integration and pair programming, etc.)
• Working experience with Python, C/C++, MySQL, Apache, Ngnix, Redis, JavaScript, jQuery, Knockout.js
• Experience in open source development
• Understanding of web technologies (HTTP, Apache, HTTP Proxies)
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
• Experience with working with legacy code

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.